In the news: VIU economics professor weighs in on the appeal of gold
August 9, 2011
Rising gold prices attract sellers and investors By Rachel Stern - Nanaimo News Bulletin Uncertainty in the global market is pushing gold prices to historical heights. The situation has some people cashing in and others buying to insulate themselves from stock market fluctuations and possible currency devaluation. “Gold, and especially gold with other precious metals, has historically been... Read more
Union Withdraws Allegations Against Vancouver Island University
July 26, 2011
Nanaimo, July 22 – The Vancouver Island University Faculty Association (VIUFA) has withdrawn allegations they made against Vancouver Island University (VIU), the Board of Governors and specific senior staff. The VIUFA served the Notice of Civil Claim against VIU during a public meeting on March 24, 2011, at the outset of the eight-week VIUFA strike, alleging that University staff and the Board... Read more
Online course teaches forensic fraud investigation skills
July 14, 2011
Fraud has been on the dark side of business transactions for thousands of years and as criminals become more sophisticated, the need is growing for well-educated men and women to catch them. Vancouver Island University's Advanced Diploma in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Investigation is an intensive online, part-time, two-year program that provides students with the essential skills and... Read more
$75,000 donation honours VIU's 75 years
July 12, 2011
Vancouver Island University students will benefit in a big way from a generous donation by the Pieter de Reuver Foundation. The Foundation is donating $75,000 to VIU in honour of the institution’s 75th anniversary. The pledge will help provide annual scholarships and bursaries of $1,000 each to 75 students enrolled in various programs. The announcement was made recently at VIU’s Business... Read more
North American Chapter of the World Sturgeon Conservation Society meets at VIU
July 11, 2011
Vancouver Island University’s International Centre for Sturgeon Studies is hosting the North American Chapter of the World Sturgeon Conservation Society (WSCS) from July 11-14. More than 100 sturgeon researchers, biologists, managers and enthusiasts from across North America and from as far away as Russia, China and Iran will be attending the four-day event. One of the primary functions of the... Read more
Award is icing on the cake for baking student
June 29, 2011
Rebecca Radway considers herself lucky. That’s because she discovered her passion early in life. At age 19, Radway is well on her way to becoming a professional baker. Her goal is to specialize in cake decorating and eventually run her own business. Radway received the Lieutenant Governor’s silver medal for academic achievement at Vancouver Island University’s convocation ceremony Friday for... Read more
President and Vice-Chancellor Nilson reappointed
June 27, 2011
Mike Brown, Chair of the Vancouver Island University Board of Governors, has announced that the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Dr. Ralph Nilson for a second five-year term as President and Vice-Chancellor of Vancouver Island University (VIU). “The Board appreciates the exceptional job Dr. Nilson has done for VIU,” said Brown. “Dr. Nilson is a man of character whose personal values reflect... Read more
Grand opening for award-winning Deep Bay Marine Field Station
June 27, 2011
There was added reason to celebrate at festivities on Thursday, June 23 to mark the grand opening of Vancouver Island University’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station. The distinctive clamshell-shaped structure on the shores of Baynes Sound is being honoured with a 2011 National Green Buildings Award. The juried awards, offered through sister magazines Sustainable Architecture & Building (SABMag)... Read more
Grandkids University back by popular demand
June 20, 2011
There are still some seats left in this summer’s popular Grandkids University program. Grandparents and their grandchildren are invited to attend this fun, informative and action-packed adventure in learning at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus July 6 and 7. Three new majors are offered this year: Nursing, Classical Mythology and Fine Arts, as well as three returning favourites:... Read more
Culinary student wins gold
June 16, 2011
A gold medal victory is a dream come true for Vancouver Island University Culinary Arts student Mei Ramos. Ramos won Open Chef Night at the prestigious five-star Panache restaurant at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort and Spa in Victoria recently. It was her first competition. “It was between myself and another student chef from Camosun College,” said Ramos. “The Executive Chef at the Westin gave... Read more